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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,712.76, 23,575.53 and 10,096.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,712.76, 23,575.53 and 10,096.73 is: 15,149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,712.76 : 23,575.53 = 10,096.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,712.76/23,575.53 = 10,096.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,712.76x = 23,575.53 × 10,096.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,712.76x = 238,035,674.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,035,674.71/15,712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,149.20

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